VISUAL INSTRUCTION SPECIALIST 4

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

6d•$104,000 - $131,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Visual Instruction Specialist 4 will mentor and lead personnel developing Visual Work Instructions (VWIs) and help analyze digital design data, using it with build plans to create accurate, high-quality instructions. The role interprets design elements and system information for manufacturing and installation requirements, incorporates required changes, and uses computer-aided design and graphic tools, including Teamcenter, NX, SAP, NGP, and TDP. Within the Strategic Engineering Automations group in Department E50, the incumbent will lead, maintain, establish, complete, document, train, present, recommend, identify, communicate, and work with Visual Work Aids to support the Navy’s digital transformation of in-service product deliverables. The position regularly communicates with the Navy, department leads, NNL, engineers and designers across departments, and waterfront personnel through email, phone, and in-person meetings, and uses COMET, Teamcenter, and NX. The role advises management on work status, material availability, and potential production problems; assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals; makes decisions that directly affect departmental goals and business operations; and coordinates with other value-stream organizations to meet program objectives. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 9 years of relevant exempt experience, or a master’s degree and 7 years of relevant exempt experience.
A qualifying equivalent to a bachelor’s degree may be an NNS Apprentice School graduate; Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate; an associate’s degree or other formal two-year program plus 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience; military experience at paygrade E-5 or above; high school/GED plus 4 combined years of manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, military, or other relevant exempt experience; or high school/GED plus 8 combined years of manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, military, or other relevant non-exempt experience.
Experience obtained as a Visual Instruction Developer counts toward qualifications only for exempt jobs specific to Visual Instruction job titles.
U.S. citizenship is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of PY-213 requirements governing in-service disclosures and their application to technical documentation and design products.
Knowledge of E-1235 RMM requirements, including experience developing, writing, and maintaining note automation ruleset files.
Working knowledge of E-632 ship alteration model revision procedures and associated configuration management requirements.
Experience developing, revising, and checking ship alteration drawings according to established design procedures and standards.
Proficiency in Teamcenter/NX, including providing technical support, user guidance, and assistance with design applications and processes.
Ability to troubleshoot Teamcenter/NX issues, identify root causes, and develop or coordinate effective resolutions.
Strong understanding of Technical Authority (TA), Build Authority (BA), and Visual Work Instructions (VWI), including their relationships and applications within shipbuilding processes.
Experience using COMET to support shipbuilding design and production processes.
Ability to interpret engineering technical data and translate complex design information into clear, accurate, executable visual work instructions.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, design, planning, and production organizations.

Responsibilities

Mentor and lead personnel responsible for developing Visual Work Instructions (VWIs).
Analyze digital design data and use it with build plans to create quality, accurate VWIs.
Interpret design elements and portions of systems for VWIs to meet manufacturing and installation requirements.
Use computer-aided design equipment and graphic tools, including Teamcenter, NX, SAP, NGP, and TDP; incorporate required changes.
Lead, maintain, establish, complete, document, train, present, recommend, identify, communicate, and work with Visual Work Aids supporting the Navy’s digital transformation of in-service product deliverables.
Communicate regularly with the Navy, department leads, NNL, engineers and designers across departments, and waterfront personnel via email, phone, and in-person meetings.
Advise management on work-in-progress status, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure required personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided.
Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
Make decisions that directly impact departmental goals and business operations.
Coordinate with other organizations in the value stream to meet program objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.